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Oustad Family History

Oustad Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Onstad, Austad, Hustad, Olstad, Rustad, Mustard, Kolstad, Lystad

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Where is the Oustad family from?

You can see how Oustad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oustad family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Oustad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Oustad families living in Kent. This was about 80% of all the recorded Oustad's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Oustad families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oustad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oustad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oustad. 43% of Oustad men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Oustad women worked as a Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farming
    29%
  • Civil Engineer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Oustad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Oustad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oustad census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 88 immigration records available for the last name Oustad. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Oustad. For the veterans among your Oustad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oustad lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Oustad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Oustad in 1966 was 44, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oustad ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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